Emeril's Lettuce Soup

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup sliced onion

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 tablespoon chopped chives

2 teaspoons chopped tarragon

2 Kafir lime leaves

2 heads shredded Boston lettuce

3 cups chicken stock

1/2 cup coconut milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup Fava beans, for garnish

Method:

Heat olive oil over medium low heat in a large sauce pan. When hot add the onions and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the parsley, chives, tarragon, Kafir lime leaves and lettuce. Stir until the lettuce is completely wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. When ready to serve, stir in the coconut milk and the salt and pepper and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until heated through. Remove the lime leaves, adjust seasoning if necessary and serve immediately.

This recipe was featured on the Vegging Out Episode of Emeril Green.